17 September 2024 | Euronews
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Earth News ‘Dream team’: Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate choices Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks – the Netherlands’ Wopke Hoekstra, Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen and Spain’s Teresa Ribera – as signalling continuity with the Green Deal that marked her first mandate. -
Money 134 countries now exploring digital currencies as interest triples since 2020, new report finds Central banks worldwide are now looking into digital currencies, according to a new study from a US think tank. -
Residences Lava cave rooms and a volcanic menu: Santorini’s black hotel channels the island’s eruptive past The unusual hotel on Greece’s most famous island offers a true taste of the country. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
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Earth News New environment commissioner tasked with tackling growing water crisis The European Commission president said today that ‘water resilience is a big priority’ for her second mandate as she picked Jessika Roswall for her new environment policy chief. -
Economy New Dutch coalition pledges to set asylum limits and tackle housing shortage Migration, the housing shortage and household incomes are among the key issues, the new Dutch government has decided to tackle in its budget and policy plans for 2025. -
Romania Severe flooding causes widespread devastation in Romania's Galati County At least seven people have been killed in the eastern part of the country, where thousands of homes have also been damaged. -
Europe News EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’ The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products. -
Earth News You could be breathing in microplastics that then enter your brain, new research reveals New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain. -
Cinema Festival Lumière 2024: Classics, premieres & Isabelle Huppert - here's what not to miss Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss. -
Russia Russian anti-war journalist begins hunger strike in penal colony Maria Ponomarenko is protesting against what she says are faked prison complaints against her. -
Tech News OpenAI's safety group to become 'independent' oversight board without Sam Altman The move follows increasing scrutiny over OpenAI's safety policies which Altman has directly influenced as one of the leaders of its committee. -
No Comment Floods devastate Polish town of Stronie Śląskie Severe floods have destroyed the town of Stronie Śląskie in southwest Poland, following the overflow of a nearby dam. -
Culture news Miley Cyrus sued over Grammy-winning hit 'Flowers' for allegedly copying Bruno Mars song The lawsuit claims that her Grammy-winning hit copies lyrical and melodic elements from Bruno Mars' 2013 song 'When I Was Your Man'. -
Design ‘It should be listed’: Artist Tracey Emin among hundreds slamming alterations to brutalist building Opponents say the modifications will damage the architectural integrity of the block and reduce views of the seafront from the inside. -
Travel News Want to explore Japan outside of Tokyo? This airline is offering free domestic flights Japan Airlines says the promotion is designed to provide a “seamless travel experience” across the archipelago. -
Ecotech Could a controversial plan to add iron to the ocean help it capture more carbon? There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past. -
Culture news David Guetta and Keinemusik among industry recipients of DJ Awards 2024 The first awards have been announced ahead of the DJ Awards 2024, the highly anticipated return of the once annual awards post-Covid. -
Water Matters Digital dilemma: tech's impact on water management in Europe Digital tech is revolutionising Europe's water management systems, but its heavy consumption of the precious resource brings its own challenges. -
Europe News Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ law in lockstep with Russia The approved bill is the latest in a string of laws seemingly taken from Moscow's playbook. -
Europe Decoded The eight biggest surprises from Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking. -
Space Lunar eclipse in Europe: How and where to see a supermoon, harvest moon and partial eclipse in one The partial lunar eclipse will occur in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday and will be visible in Europe. Here's what you need to know. -
Europe News Hard-right ECR group gets powerful EU Commission post, stirring Parliament Socialists, Liberals and Greens oppose von der Leyen's appointment of Italian hard-right Raffaele Fitto (ECR) as executive vice-president of the new European Commission. -
Europe News Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding. -
Tech News Instagram just got tougher for teenagers: Here’s how the Meta company is changing This is what teenagers and parents need to know about the new safety features coming to Instagram. -
Golf Travel Tales Golfing in Fez: Medina tours and a round at Royal Golf De Fes Join Immy Barclay on a trip to Fez as she takes a peek inside the medina walls to uncover a UNESCO World Heritage Site like no other. -
Europe News Migrants clash with Moroccan police for third night in a row as they attempt to enter Ceuta Riot police were deployed on the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish Ceuta enclave, as migrants attempted to reach the city for the third night in a row. -
Climate Now How is climate data shaping EU policy? At this live Climate Now debate, our experts explored how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. -
Design Make room for design: Society and sustainability are the watchwords at Tallinn Design Festival The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city. -
Economy Electric vehicles clog busy Belgian port as demand slumps With a slowdown in demand for EVs, hundreds sit idle in a busy Belgian port's car park, waiting for buyers and drivers. -
Health news Scientists shed light on the many ways women's brains change during pregnancy A new study looked at how the brain changes throughout pregnancy and could help better understand issues like postpartum depression. -
Europe News Who holds the economic power in von der Leyen’s new Commission? Trade, competition, fiscal policy and the EU budget are among the most sought-after prizes on offer in the new EU executive. Euronews examines who is lined up to control key posts, and which embarrassing revelations might trip them up. -
Health news New XEC COVID variant is on the rise in Europe. Here's what we know about it so far The subvariant has been reported in at least 11 European countries after emerging in Germany, but so far doesn't meet the criteria for being a variant of concern or interest. -
Europe News A new chapter: Irish government to subsidise school books As cost-of-living pressures continue to pile up, the Irish government has an ambitious new strategy to ease the pains for parents of young learners: subsidise the cost of school books. -
Tech News These Commissioners will be in charge of EU tech policy Tech and industry portfolios go to Finland’s Henna Virkkunen, France’s Stéphane Séjourné, Bulgaria’s Ekaterina Zaharieva and Ireland’s Michael McGrath. -
Culture news Irish horror 'Oddity' triumphs at Lisbon's MOTELX 2024 Hailing from Ireland, this fright-filled feature was the main winner at this year's Lisbon Horror Film Festival. -
Netherlands Dutch coalition government bickers over immigration as king lays out agenda Decades-old rifts over how and whether the Netherlands should accommodate new arrivals have been driven wide open by a far-right surge. -
Europe News Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone. -
Culture news Morrissey claims Johnny Marr now owns all The Smiths trademarks News of Johnny Marr owning the trademarks for The Smiths has the rumour mill going into overdrive. Could another iconic Mancunian band reunion be on the cards? Or does this all but guarantee it will never happen? -
No Comment Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art and prayers Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls. -
Health news Reducing air pollution exposure could curb Parkinson's risks, researchers say Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms. -
Europe News Moscow claims progress in Kursk amid Kyiv's 'propaganda' accusations Russia's Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday it had regained control of the village of Snagost. Prior to that, Zelenskyy said reality differed from "Russian state propaganda". -
Economy Germany's economic sentiment takes a dramatic fall as outlook worsens Germany's economic sentiment plunged to an 11-month low in September, with the ZEW index dropping sharply. Economic outlook worsened across key German industries, impacting the broader eurozone morale. -
Lifestyle HARRI showcase latest jaw-dropping inflatable latex designs at London Fashion Week Designer HARRI made his womenswear debut at London Fashion Week, showcasing an avant-garde collection of spectacular inflatable latex with exaggerated silhouettes. -
Mali Extremists attack military training camp in Mali's capital, army says The army said the situation was under control and asked people to avoid the area after reporters heard two explosions and saw smoke rise. -
Culture news Thunderous applause and fierce criticism for Italian debut of reduced version of 'La Bohème' The shortened version of La Bohème was staged for the first time in Perugia: it lasts ninety minutes instead of two hours and forty minutes. The new format is the idea of tenor Gianluca Terranova, who also plays the role of Rodolfo. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Lifestyle Meet Choi Soon-hwa: The 80-year-old Miss Universe contestant proving beauty has no age limit Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old South Korean, has made history as the oldest-ever contestant in the Miss Universe competition. -
Europe News European democracy is weakening, report warns Traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France, the Netherlands and Spain. -
Culture news Brie Larson to make West End debut in Greek tragedy ‘Elektra’ “I couldn’t be more excited to perform in this Greek drama," said Oscar-winning Brie Larson, who hits the stage in London next January as the titular character from Sophocles' famous play. -
Europe News Thousands of firefighters tackle deadly blazes in Portugal Portugal is on high alert because of the fires, which have killed at least four and left scores injured. -
Culture news Kazakh superstar Dimash on his genre-defying music, heritage and the World Nomad Games In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Dimash discusses his unique fusion of classical, Kazakh and contemporary music, and his mission to spread his "country’s culture, songs, and traditional music to the world." -
Business Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years. -
Culture news Record number of female writers make 2024 Booker Prize shortlist This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features the highest number of female writers shortlisted in the prize’s 55-year history, as well as the first Dutch author to be shortlisted. -
Economy Brexit impact keeps getting worse, economists warn A new study suggests that the economic slump caused by the change in UK-EU relations post-Brexit is not just a short-term hiccup, but likely to persist. -
Tech News Meta bans Russian state media over 'foreign influence' Meta is banning several Russian state media outlets from using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp over allegations they used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online. -
No Comment Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding Severe floods continue to affect parts of Central Europe, with some areas already past the peak and others still facing danger. -
Europe News Von der Leyen's team and their CVs: Meet the new European Commission From journalists to diplomats, MEPs to reality TV stars, Euronews takes a peek behind the CVs at the 27 senior officials likely to lead the EU executive for the next five years. -
Markets How to ‘make finance great again’: Trump’s new cryptocurrency debuts Former President Donald Trump launched a new crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, on Monday evening, 50 days before Election Day. -
Work Amazon tells employees to go back to the office five times a week Last year, Amazon asked all employees to come back to the office for three mandatory days, resulting in protests. -
Markets Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial rate decisions by central banks Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no signs of slowing, as upcoming central bank decisions may further boost demand. -
Culture news Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals,” according to a recent indictment. -
Health news Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could kill 39 million people by 2050, researchers warn Antimicrobial resistance is already killing millions around the globe, but deaths could surge by 68 per cent between 2021 and 2050, according to a major new study. -
No Comment Weekend sees significant migrant landings in Canary Islands Nearly 500 illegal migrants arrived in the Canary Islands over the weekend, with five fishing boats carrying 296 people landing between Saturday and Sunday. -
No Comment Global competitors race in British Speedgolf championships The 2024 British Speedgolf Championships took place at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, combining golf and running in a fast-paced competition. -
No Comment Combating religious intolerance in Rio Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen unveils proposed team of European Commissioners Top of the pecking order with executive vice-president roles are the French, Finnish, Estonian, Italian, Romanian and Spanish nominees. -
No Comment Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations. -
Europe News Will Breton's final salvo rock von der Leyen's boat even further? | Radio Schuman Breton publicly accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance" and secretly trying to replace him by asking France for a different name for her College. Will von der Leyen's troubles end soon, or will they only worsen? -
USA Trump gives first-hand account of alleged assassination attempt Former US president Donald Trump said he 'would have loved to have sank that last putt, but we decided, let's get out of here'. -
Europe News What's at stake at Italy's European air defence conference? The two-day summit focuses on enhancing European defence capabilities and countering potential threats in response to recent geopolitical developments and challenges. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Weight loss market: Smaller rivals muscle in on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk As Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continue to dominate the lucrative weight-loss drug market, smaller competitors are gearing up to release their own treatments, aiming to challenge the two industry leaders. -
Europe News Eurobonds could finance EU air defence shield, leading think tank says Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect Europe against Russian missile attacks, and building an Israel-style defence system could cost hundreds of billions. But new funding proposals from an influential Brussels think tank are likely to raise hackles in frugal EU members such as Germany. -
Economy Job seekers remain positive despite fall in hiring expectations across Europe Euronews Business examines hiring expectations across 21 European countries, focusing on key industrial sectors. -
Europe News Poland declares state of natural disaster in areas affected by severe flooding Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the decision will facilitate evacuation efforts and speed up financial aid for the victims.